Operations Internship Summer 2026

Pardeeville, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals our products support a variety of industrial markets including glass ceramics coatings metals foundry polymers construction water filtration and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covias market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Operations Intern who will have a positive impact on the Operations Team at several of Covias locations. As an Operations Intern you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant as well as participating in an assigned project to benefit the operation. The internship will be May 18 2026 - August 7 2026.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Learn and adhere to the safety principles of Covia including PPE MSHA regulation industrial hygiene workplace inspections etc.
Work with the Mine Superintendent and Mine Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of mining processes including drilling blasting haulage surveying sampling etc.
Work with the Plant Superintendent and Shift Supervisors to gain a basic understanding of grinding flotation drying screening and loading
Work with the Quality Control Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of quality control sampling data management reporting continuous improvement etc.
Work with the Environmental Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of permitting regulatory requirements and reporting reclamation etc.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of preventative maintenance corrective maintenance purchasing scheduling etc.
Assist the salaried staff as needed to address technical problems and/or projects

Perform other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining mechanical industrial chemical etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited university
Interested in developing a career in Operations
Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills
The ability to think logically and communicate ideas with others
Willingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamic
Demonstrate analytical and business skills

Internship Locations:

Marston NC
Portage WI
Troy Grove IL
Fort Smith AR
Roff OK
Elco IL
Cleburne TX
Junction City GA

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety Team Customers Growth and Courageguide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider and through the passion and commitment of our people we enable customer successensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

Live the Life-Saving Rules
Build high-performing work teams
Focus on customers
Demonstrate a growth mindset
Do the right thing always

At Covia we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Required Experience:

Intern

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Learn and adhere to the safety principles of Covia including PPE MSHA regulation industrial hygiene workplace inspections etc.
Work with the Mine Superintendent and Mine Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of mining processes including drilling blasting haulage surveying sampling etc.
Work with the Plant Superintendent and Shift Supervisors to gain a basic understanding of grinding flotation drying screening and loading
Work with the Quality Control Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of quality control sampling data management reporting continuous improvement etc.
Work with the Environmental Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of permitting regulatory requirements and reporting reclamation etc.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of preventative maintenance corrective maintenance purchasing scheduling etc.
Assist the salaried staff as needed to address technical problems and/or projects

Perform other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining mechanical industrial chemical etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited university
Interested in developing a career in Operations
Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills
The ability to think logically and communicate ideas with others
Willingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamic
Demonstrate analytical and business skills

Internship Locations: